The mining industry of Africa is the largest in the world. The economy of many African countries depends on mineral exploration and production. Africa mineral reserves rank in the top three for bauxite, cobalt, diamonds, phosphate, platinum and vermiculite. Uranium, platinum, nickel, bauxite and cobalt are exported from Africa to the world. The machines and equipment used in these mines require regular maintenance and spare parts. Being a supplier and repairer for mining machinery and equipment is a profitable business idea due to the following advantages:

• The economy of many African countries depends on mining and mines generate huge revenues. The machines in these mines are crucial to the economy and they need to be kept maintained. For example, diamonds generate 85% of Botswana’s export revenues.
• International suppliers and OEM manufacturers ask for very high amounts for regular maintenance plans. A local company will cost less. There is a huge profit margin that can be captured by local African companies.

Investors that are interested in the mining sector should consider keeping stocks of mining equipment spare parts. Also, they should consider offering in-house service for the maintenance of mining machines. They can capture a very good and lucrative market opportunity.

SCA-Partner has distribution agreements with major mining equipment manufacturers in Europe. We supply spare parts for our clients through air shipping and container shipping. Our product range includes Rock Drilling Machines, Jaw Crushers, Vertical & Horizontal Shaft Impact Crusher, Belt Conveyors, Continuous Mixers, Draglines, Dozers, Underground mining trucks, Loaders and Spare parts.